Memorial Day Menu Ideas 2013
Clean your grills and pack your beach bags…it’s the official start of summer!
Yes, Memorial Day is really here already. Where does the time go? Sorry for my lack of posts this week but I have been keeping very busy here in California. We started out in San Diego and made our way up to L.A. and spent the last few days there. We packed a lot in and slept a very minimal amount so that we could see everything we wanted to see in those few days….totally worth it!
Tuesday night we went to Santa Monica and hung out for a little bit and then drove to Pasadena and had dinner there. Wednesday we hit up Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Mr. Wishes also took me on a little detour to see the studio where “The Office” was filmed. That was the highlight of my trip so far as that is my favorite show in the ENTIRE world. I was over the moon! We then met up with our friend Emily at night and hung out on her boyfriend’s sailboat for a while and chatted. Yesterday we went to Malibu and had a nice relaxing afternoon there and then visited the Santa Monica Pier one last time before heading back to San Diego. I’m really loving it here…
I hope everyone gets to have some time to relax and spend down time with family this Memorial Day. I also know that this holiday requires an abundance of food to celebrate, so I am giving you some ideas to help you out:
Main Course
Caprese Burgers & Balsamic Glaze on English Muffins
Appetizers and Side Dishes
Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber Salad
Hasselback Garlic Cheesy Bread
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
Desserts/Drinks
Great ideas! They are definitely perfect for this weekend and all sound delicious 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Thank you!! Have a great weekend!!
Great selection of recipes for Memorial Day. Everything looks super delicious! Sounds like your trip to L.A. was awesome. I’ve never been to the Santa Monica Pier and I live in California.. I must go soon, though! I miss the beach.
The Santa Monica Pier was my favorite part of California so far!! You have to go sometime!
OMG– those caprese burgers. I am in love! Happy Memorial Day, friend!!
Happy Memorial day to you, too!!
that hasselback cheesy garlic bread looks insanely delicious. as does everything else – so many yummy things! hope you continue to have a great vacation!
Thanks, Jenn!! Sorry I am just seeing your comment now and didn’t respond earlier.
Where did you eat in Pasadena? That’s my hood!!
I’m loving these recipes, especially all the caprese variations. I think if I eat a giant hunk of fresh mozzarella and a whole tub of guac this Monday, I’ll consider Memorial Day a success! 🙂
Sorry I just saw this comment!! I ate at Mi Piace?? I think that’s what it was called. So good! You live in Pasadena? SO jealous!
Yes, the Italian place in Old Town! Super good. We’ve lived in several different areas around LA but Pasadena is by far our favorite–we really, really love it. So fun that you were visiting!
I fell in love with Pasadena! I’d have to say it was my favorite stop in LA. So cool that you live there and can visit anytime you want 🙂
Ok so we don’t have Memorial Day celebrations here but I need to make at least 1/2 of these 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
You don’t need an excuse to make good food! haha
Sounds like you’re having a lovely time in southern California Ashley. 🙂 Love the recipe round-up here. Everything looks delicious!
I am – thank you, Anne!
Oooh, burgers on English muffins. What a different idea!
I got the idea from a restaurant and it was so good!
These all look delicious. Wow it sounds like you and your hubby have had a whirlwind of a week traveling all over California. Have a great holiday and be careful making your way back home.
It has been a whirlwind but in a good way! Thanks, Vicki! 🙂
Sounds like you’re having a terrific time! Thanks for all of these wonderful ideas for Memorial Day. I love this holiday, both for what it means, and because it’s the beginning of summer! Hope your holiday is wonderful.
I agree completely!! Thanks John and I hope you have a great holiday, as well 🙂
Your trip sounds more and more amazing! And all of these recipes are perfect for all summer long.
Thanks, Laura!